Citizen Revolt - Jan. 11

Political Trainings

Political TrainingsIt's that time of year, just before the Legislature gets rolling with more than 1,000 bills waiting to take wing. As citizen activists, you'll be coming up against some of the best and highest-paid professional lobbyists, so you'd better be ready when the session convenes on Monday, Jan. 22. Following are some options to bring you up to speed:

Legislative Bootcamp For MillennialsThis is an opportunity to ensure the voices of Utah's young people are heard on Capitol Hill. You'll learn the legislative process, how to track bills and the important difference between educating and advocating. Utah Capitol, 350 N.State, Hall of Governors, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 6:30-8 p.m., free, bit.ly/2CugP1l.

Celebrating The Political KaleidoscopeCome hear a "conversation about the challenges and opportunities that women of color, LGBTQ and other marginalized communities face both in office and as candidates." Maryann Martindale, former Alliance For a Better Utah director and current policy advisor with Salt Lake County, leads a discussion with Silvia Catten, Millcreek City Council; Bev Uipi, Millcreek City Council; and Marcia White, Ogden City Council.YWCA Utah, 322 S. 300 South, Friday, Jan. 12,at5:30-7:30 p.m., free, bit.ly/2AH232m.